Had a 77 KZ1000 in 78. I rode it hard , but took good care of it. Put a Kerker on it, oil cooler, etc. The Kawasaki mechanic I knew said it was one of the fastest stock 1000s he had ridden.Brought it to local dragstrip and ran 11.8 at 109. Fastfor that time period. Not bad for the 1st run. I remembe r going after GS 1000s, XS 11s, and Kawi Mach 4s and took them all. Freedom to do so , without the Gestapo behind every tree. The 70s were the last decade that didn't include millions of arrogant nobodys trying to run you down. I wish I had a time machine.
Just happened to buy a 1978 KZ1000 LTD today to convert to stock KZ,(Cheaper than a stock KZ), then discovered this 2 year old vid. Perfect day! (In UK). Thanks Johnny, love all your vids, and them Zeds, sorry, Zeez.
I've had several KZ 650s and a couple KZ 900s and you cant beat the sound of a Kawi 4 and a Kerker IMO. I like bikes like this, made to ride and not stress over a complete resto.
I’d like to get ahold of a older Kawasaki like this. Just to have one to take out when I don’t wanna be on my modern Z1000. Wish list would be you guys to move to Nebraska. Near Lincoln. Lol.
KZ1000A1 1977 had front brake caliper in front of the forkleg and a round front brake master cylinder. Perhaps this is a KZ1000A2 from 1978? Or a '77 with some later parts? Nice bike anyway and the sound is glorious.
Glad I found this video! Just picked up an 82' KZ1100D project build. I dubbed it it "Operation Spectre." Can anyone tell me if the KZ1100/KZ1000 factory manual works with the Spectre other than the shaft drive/air suspension aspect of it or does a guy really need the 1100D manual? Checked some forums and no luck finding much. I know enough to know that I know nothing and this is my first attempt at a full project build so I'm learning as I go with this one.
I owned a 1976 kawasaki kz900 back and 1980 when I was younger I bought it and a motorcycle dealer use with 38.985 miles $1.190 dollars down Total of 3.290 gorgeous and beautiful bike midnight blue color with corker 4 to one pipe bazooka it was loud I think about it and I crie whenever I see it here on pictures exactly like this one but different color I miss the bike I had it for 12 years I sold it for 600 hundreds dollars and 1992 I wish I can get one but I'm to old born 1958
I had an early USA made 1977 KZ1000A1 and it did not have the seat catch-bar. I think that it was a US-made-frame thing, because my Japanese made bike did have the catch bar. Also, your bike should have a round front master cylinder. The trapezoidal m/c was 1978 and later.
nice build. got a question maybe you know. i'm working on a 83 gpz and on the frame there is this small pipe welded to the frame right near the clutch cable adjuster. it shows this pipe on the diagram of the frame so its not something someone welded on. the pipe has no threads. do you know what this pipe is for?
Hi I’ve been watching your vids for a while now and love what you do to these bikes. Personally I have a 1984 zn700 from kawasaki that I would love for you guys to restore. I ride it daily, it leaks pretty bad, but all in all, as my first vehicle I never want to lose her. So I need your help. What should I do
Of course not. Usually in Ohio this time of year we have to work around the rain storms, but our intention is to always put some miles on to work out any potential problems.
Had a 77 KZ1000 in 78. I rode it hard , but took good care of it. Put a Kerker on it, oil cooler, etc. The Kawasaki mechanic I knew said it was one of the fastest stock 1000s he had ridden.Brought it to local dragstrip and ran 11.8 at 109. Fastfor that time period. Not bad for the 1st run. I remembe r going after GS 1000s, XS 11s, and Kawi Mach 4s and took them all. Freedom to do so , without the Gestapo behind every tree. The 70s were the last decade that didn't include millions of arrogant nobodys trying to run you down. I wish I had a time machine.
Just happened to buy a 1978 KZ1000 LTD today to convert to stock KZ,(Cheaper than a stock KZ), then discovered this 2 year old vid. Perfect day! (In UK). Thanks Johnny, love all your vids, and them Zeds, sorry, Zeez.
Good work gyes. Love to bring you my 1982 LTD 1000...SOME DAY WHEN I have the money. For now I'll keep enjoying your videos.
Watched it ages ago and was Great to watch again!
I used to have one of these back in the day - no one could keep up with me. They are bad ass!!!
Thanks for another great video of old Kaw brought back by Johnny and the crew!!!
nice bike..love the paint.
Una verdadera joya!! Por favor, espero que alguna vez vuelvan a fabricar estas verdaderas obras de arte!!
I've had several KZ 650s and a couple KZ 900s and you cant beat the sound of a Kawi 4 and a Kerker IMO. I like bikes like this, made to ride and not stress over a complete resto.
Wow! the memories! I worked at a Kawasaki dealership from 76' till 82' Rode ,wrentched,raced,...and crashed so many..Z1 and KZ1000s I still want it!
He goes alright old Kenny, looks like you both having fun
Nice job.
Beautiful bike
Johnny I like the blacked out exhaust.
Really great my friend :-)
Really nice bike!
I’d like to get ahold of a older Kawasaki like this. Just to have one to take out when I don’t wanna be on my modern Z1000. Wish list would be you guys to move to Nebraska. Near Lincoln. Lol.
KZ1000A1 1977 had front brake caliper in front of the forkleg and a round front brake master cylinder. Perhaps this is a KZ1000A2 from 1978? Or a '77 with some later parts? Nice bike anyway and the sound is glorious.
Good eye. We kind of put this together with parts Wilson left behind
Glad I found this video! Just picked up an 82' KZ1100D project build. I dubbed it it "Operation Spectre." Can anyone tell me if the KZ1100/KZ1000 factory manual works with the Spectre other than the shaft drive/air suspension aspect of it or does a guy really need the 1100D manual? Checked some forums and no luck finding much. I know enough to know that I know nothing and this is my first attempt at a full project build so I'm learning as I go with this one.
I owned a 1976 kawasaki kz900 back and 1980 when I was younger I bought it and a motorcycle dealer use with 38.985 miles $1.190 dollars down
Total of 3.290 gorgeous and beautiful bike midnight blue color with corker 4 to one pipe bazooka it was
loud I think about it and I crie whenever I see it here on pictures exactly like this one but different color I miss the bike I had it for 12 years I sold it for 600 hundreds dollars and 1992
I wish I can get one but I'm to old born 1958
What is the header brand on this bike? I love the sound of it!!
Kerker. I have the same pipe on my 78.
That is a nice bike
I had an early USA made 1977 KZ1000A1 and it did not have the seat catch-bar. I think that it was a US-made-frame thing, because my Japanese made bike did have the catch bar.
Also, your bike should have a round front master cylinder. The trapezoidal m/c was 1978 and later.
sounds great
Well done boys
nice build. got a question maybe you know. i'm working on a 83 gpz and on the frame there is this small pipe welded to the frame right near the clutch cable adjuster. it shows this pipe on the diagram of the frame so its not something someone welded on. the pipe has no threads. do you know what this pipe is for?
Классный олдскульный аппарат !)))
Александр Спасибо за просмотр.
Johnny look up on the net red, white and blue fuel tank lining product, Australian product, exceptional
KZ 1000 instead of Z1000 in Australia had duel disc on the front. Chrome or stainless pipes and original paint would have been nice.
Hi I’ve been watching your vids for a while now and love what you do to these bikes. Personally I have a 1984 zn700 from kawasaki that I would love for you guys to restore. I ride it daily, it leaks pretty bad, but all in all, as my first vehicle I never want to lose her. So I need your help. What should I do
Love it 👍
After what you guys did and the bike is gorgeous. How much did it sell for.
I think we got around 5000 for it
I'll take it!
They were great riding bikes ...This should sell for around 3.800 to 5.500
The market has gone way up on these, plus they had to replace the cases.
@@robertbrandywine ,9-12k for a mint restored.this bike is far from that ,BUT you are right ,prices have gone north
Tach should be a 9K redline for 77
These old Kawasakis never seem to have bent shifter forks or broken gears -- at least you have never shown any.
Original exhausts would have been a nice touch
I have a Z1000 2016 now I want one of these I rode one when I was 15 years old does anyone know how much horsepower it had in the day?
83 as I recall on the brochure
Am I the only one who noticed how much cooler a 70's Kawasaki looked without that ridiculous ducktail?
That looks dumb as fuck without that tail
That will be nice, Ltd yuk
Let me guess. Sold?? !!
Nope, seriously just click on the link that will take you to the auction and the latest bidding.
dam fast smoker craft lol
A little bit of patina is good johnny
Surely you did not do a hundred miles in the driveway
Of course not. Usually in Ohio this time of year we have to work around the rain storms, but our intention is to always put some miles on to work out any potential problems.
and wrong front reservoir. S/B round
IMHO an airbox would be way better looking than those pods
its lean on one pot